Housing Authority Board

About the Housing Authority Board

Queen Anne’s County’s Housing Authority was established by Article 44A of the Annotated Code of Maryland and was approved by the County Commissioners on July 1, 1988. The purpose of the Housing Authority is to provide decent, safe and affordable housing for the residents of Queen Anne’s County.

They may acquire, own, lease and operate housing projects and provide for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, alteration or repair of any housing project; make rent subsidy payments to or on behalf of persons of eligible income, investigate into living, dwelling and housing conditions, and into the means and methods of improving such conditions, and other related tasks.

Meetings are held at 4:00 pm at 205. E. Water Street Suite 100 Centreville, MD 21617. Copies of the the Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes are available upon request in the management office.  See chart at bottom of page for agenda and minutes.

Members

Member
Date Appointed
Term Expiration
Mike ArntzJune 10, 2020June 30, 2024
Courtney BillupsJanuary 15, 2020June 30, 2022
Vacant
June 30, 2023
Richard D. Cira
June 14, 2016
June 30, 2021
Judy KropfelderJuly 1, 2020June 30, 2025

The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners are looking for a county citizen volunteer to fill an unexpired term on the Housing Authority Board.  This member must be a qualifying, eligible, resident board member, who’s name appears on the lease, to qualify for the annual contribution contract under HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher Program.  Anyone interested in serving is encouraged to send a letter of interest and a brief resume to lthomas@qac.org or via mail to Lynda Thomas, 107 N. Liberty Street, Centreville, MD 21617. Those with questions may also reach Ms. Thomas at 410-758-4098. Deadline for submissions will remain open until filled.

Duties

The Housing Authority oversees the following five housing developments:

  • Fisher Manor: 25 unit large family housing
  • Foxxtown: 40 unit senior housing
  • Grasonville Terrace: 38 unit senior housing
  • Riverside Estates: 23 unit small family housing
  • Terrapin Grove: 92 unit senior housing

You can find more information about the Housing Authority at https://www.qacha.org/

Housing Authority Board By-laws

Housing Authority Meeting Information & Schedule